Welcome Mike Walsh, Founder and CEO of Tomorrow to the Talent 2025 Main Stage!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Keynote

Kim Lear Tuesday, March 25
Shawn McSpadden Monday, March 24
Walker Montgomery Monday, March 24
Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP Monday, March 24
Kylen Sharpe Monday, March 24
Jenni Tackett Monday, March 24
Mike Walsh Wednesday, March 26

All

Bethany Adams, MA, SHRM-SCP
Associate Director, Villanova University
Job Crafting: Designing Work to Supercharge Performance and Engagement
Hadeel Al-Tashi
SHRMLabs Manager, SHRM
Shaping Tomorrow's HR: A Thought Leadership Panel on Emerging HRTech Solutions
James Atkinson
Vice President, Thought Leadership, SHRM
2025 Priorities & Challenges: Key Insights from Heads of Talent Acquisition
Lydia Aulisi, Ph.D.
Director, Workplace Consulting Research & Insights, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
From Turnover to Tenure: Insights for Retaining Deskless Workers
Michael Bach
CEO, Future of IDEA, LLC
Gender Fabulous: Breaking Down the Complex World of Gender Diversity
Dave Barnett
Chief Administrative Officer, DeVry University
Closing the AI Skills Gap: How Employers Can Upskill Employees for an AI Future
Elaine Beattie
CEO, Women of Vision Leadership Institute
Lead with Cultural Intelligence and Humility: Connecting, Learning, and Growing for Bottom-Line Impact
Ash Beckham
Inclusion Activist, Ash Beckham Consulting
Authenticity in the Age of AI: Harmonizing Technology and Human Expression
Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP
Director, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion, SHRM
Aligning Talent Strategies with Business Goals
Panel Discussion: Talent Trends for 2025 – Staying Competitive in an Evolving Workforce Landscape
Raiyana Bryant, SHRM-CP
Specialist, Human Resources, SHRM
Navigating Career Evolution
Revolutionizing Learning and Development
Anthony Buffum
Human Cloud
Shaping Tomorrow's HR: A Thought Leadership Panel on Emerging HRTech Solutions
Julie D. Burch
Professional Speaker and Author, Julie Burch Speaks!
HR as a Leader: Creating an Environment Where Top Talent Thrives
Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP
Divisional Director, Membership Community, SHRM
Civility, Inclusion, and Belonging with the SHRM Civility Toolkit
Creating a Culture of Civility, Inclusion, and Belonging with the SHRM Civility Toolkit
Nate Clayberg
Business and Industry Director, CAPS Network
Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline: Leveraging Profession-Based Learning for Strategic Workforce Development
Michael S. Cohen, J.D.
Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Performance Management in the Age of Empathy
Be a Destination Employer: Status Quo is Falling Behind
David Collins
Founder/CEO, Oak and Reeds
Practical Diversity: How to Lead Conversations about Identity at Work
David Cory
President & CEO, Leadership Development Consultant, Trainer, Coach, The Emotional Intelligence Training Company Inc.
EI, AI, Oh!: The Critical Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
JoDee Curtis, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant, Purple Ink LLC
Mind the Gap: Developing Learning Journeys
Ragan Decker, Ph.D., SHRM-CP
Manager, Executive Network and Enterprise Research, SHRM
From Turnover to Tenure: Insights for Retaining Deskless Workers
Kaitlin Desselle, MS
Vice President of Business Development, Strategic Diversity Initiatives
Resource is a Verb! How Human Resources/People and Culture Leaders Activate DEIA
Caroline Dowd-Higgins
CEO and International Speaker, CEO and International Speaker
Banish Career Burnout, Ignite Productivity, and Unleash Potential!
Katie Duarte
Founder & Feedback Specialist, Action Potential Solutions
Feedback Takes Two: Why Receiving Is As Crucial As Giving
Ben Eden
Founder, Reach Your Ultimate Potential
How Self-Perception Makes or Breaks Your Success
Kevin England, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO, Infinito Associates
Employee Resource Groups as your Secret Weapon in the Talent Lifecycle
Lorne Epstein, SHRM SCP
Talent Acquisition Leader, Electric Cow LLC
Removing Bias from Job Descriptions
Jeremy M. Eskenazi, SHRM-SCP
Managing Principal, Riviera Advisors, Inc.
Recruiting 3.0: How to Go from "Just Finding People" to "Seriously Advising People"
Dick Finnegan
Chief Executive Officer, C-Suite Analytics
The One and Only Authentic Way to Conduct Stay Interviews in Your Organization
Mark Fogel
National Director - HR Management Consulting, National Director - HR Management Consulting
Senior Leaders Reimagined: Embracing Part-Time Roles in the New Era
Kristen Freeman Johnson
Senior Regional Director, Beacon Hill Associates
Panel Discussion: Talent Trends for 2025 – Staying Competitive in an Evolving Workforce Landscape
Kat Frey-Johnson
Founder/ CEO, Oxygen Coaching
Building a Premium Employer: Leveraging Smart Hire Calculators and Empathetic Leadership to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Michael Gelb
Founder, High Performance Learning
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
Alexia Georghiou
Founder, HR Advisor, Executive Coach, Knoxville Happiness Coalition
Happiness Habits for Enhanced Employee Engagement & Productivity
Jack Gottlieb
CEO, Total Solutions Group
Revolutionize Your Workforce: Aligning Strategy, Expectations, and Performance
Tom Hall
Consutant, Sulaco Ventures
Rural Talent Management Strategies
Shari Harley, MA, CSP
Founder and President, Candid Culture
Feedback is a Retention Tool. Care Enough to Speak Up
Growing Careers in a Hybrid World
Kenston Henderson, Sr.
Founder and CEO, Live With Lyfe, LLC
Cultural Transformation in the Workplace: 7 Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Talent Through Civility
Mallory Herrin
CEO & Principal HR Consultant, HerrinHR
Ethics Unleashed: Navigating Dilemmas with Fun & Games
Mike Hess
Founder and Executive Director, Blind Institute of Technology
Art of Blinders
Krystina Jackson
CEO, Converge Consulting Group
Driving Culture Transformation and Process Improvement Through Authentic and Empathetic Leadership
Ron Jackson
Cultural Coach / Mediator/ Founder, Conflict Circumvention LLC.
Conflict Circumvention Through Meaningful Conversations: For Humans as We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
Tanner Jackson
General Manager of Corporate Solutions, ETS
AI Literacy Unlocked: How HR Can Equip the Workforce for What's Next
Solveiga Jaskunas
International Keynote Speaker I Connector I Mentor I Career Coach I HR Consultant, Immigrant Voice in HR
Working with International Employees: What Every Leader Should Know?
Alina Jesien
Ergeon Inc.
Empowering Your Workforce to Thrive with AI: Building Curious, Adaptable Teams During Rapid Change
Joy Johnson-Carruthers
Founder and CEO, JTraining Solutions
Leading a Multi-generational Workforce: Unleashing the Power of Differences
Jay Jones, SHRM-CP
Sr. Specialist, Human Resources – Talent & Employee Experience, SHRM
Revolutionizing Learning and Development
Sam Kabert
Author of Bestselling Book & Founder, SoulSeekrz.Com
Soul/Life Balance: Try B.R.E.A.T.H to Overcome Stress & Anxiety
SOUL/Life Balance: The Mental Health Myth of Work/Life Balance
Matthew Kalb
Vice President of Client Experience, T3 Expo
Neuroscience-Driven Leadership: Building a Stronger Team Culture with Psychological Safety
Katrina Kibben
CEO, Three Ears Media
How To Create AI-Generated Job Posts That Make People Apply
Lori Kleiman, SHRM-SCP
Managing Director, HR Topics
10 Tech Savvy Recruiting Tips!
Elizabeth Kohm
Manager, Foundation Programs, SHRM Foundation
What Do Your Recruiters Know about Military-Connected Talent?
Leila Kubesch
Keynote speaker/Trainer, Kubesch & Associates, LLC
The Art of the Ask- How to Enlist Help from a Position of Partnership
Justin Ladner
Senior Labor Economist, SHRM
Understanding Talent from Around the Globe
Recent Trends in the U.S. Labor Market
Kim Lear
Founder, Inlay Insights
Generational Dynamics: Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce
Michelle Lentz
AI & Learning Strategist, AI & Learning Strategist
Bridging AI & Human Potential: Positive Change Management for HR
Michael Letizia, SHRM SCP
President/CEO, Letizia HR Solutions, Inc.
HRBP: Becoming a Strategic Influencer
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resource Officer, SHRM
Civility, Inclusion, and Belonging with the SHRM Civility Toolkit
Creating a Culture of Civility, Inclusion, and Belonging with the SHRM Civility Toolkit
Steph Llano
Leadership Coach + Culture Consultant, The Perk
Future-Ready Teams: The Five Core Trust Skills Every Workforce Needs
Jeff Luttrell
Consutant, Results Consulting
Panel Discussion: Talent Trends for 2025 – Staying Competitive in an Evolving Workforce Landscape
Catherine Mattice, SHRM-SCP
Founder & CEO, Civility Partners
Creating Cultural Synergy: The Role of Individual Behavior, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership
Benjamin J. McCall
Principal, Focus Consulting
Building Your Talent Strategy & Playbook: Winning Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Amy McClure
Sales Executive, Sale Executive HealthCheck360
Unlocking an Unbeatable Employee Experience Through Manager Development
Abagail McKiernan
Founder; Executive, HelpLink
Attracting Top Talent Through Purpose-Driven Corporate Giving
Shawn McSpadden
Managing Partner, Range Media Partners
Hitting the Right Notes: Building Talent Pipelines Inspired by Music City
Anastasia Mizitova
CEO, Talent14
Using AI as a Thinking Partner in Career Development
Walker Montgomery
Hitting the Right Notes: Building Talent Pipelines Inspired by Music City
Serban Morea
Engineering Program Manager, Personal
Moving Beyond Burnout: Recharge Your Energy, Resilience, Clarity to Succeed
John Morgan
President of Career Transition & Mobility and Leadership Development, LHH
Back on the Map: Guiding Displaced Talent Toward New Horizons
Kerri Nelson, Ph.D.
Director, Mission Research, SHRM
Navigating the Caregiving Landscape
SHRM 2025 Talent Trends
Tamla Oates-Forney
CEO, Linkage, a SHRM Company
The Power of the Collective Effort to Drive Talent Optimization
Milton Perkins, PhD ABD, MSHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPC
Chief Accountability and Human Resources Officer, Vanguard Integrity Professionals
SHRM People Analytics Specialty Credential
Teresa Peterson
Director of Learning and Development, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc.
Making Learning Stick: The Brain Science Behind Effective Organizational Learning
Dr. Tracy Powell
CEO, Executive Coaching Institute for Minority Women, LLC
Empowering Workforce Success: Strategies for Talent Acquisition, Diversity, and Employee Well-being
Casey Pratt
HR Business Partner, ALT HR Partners
Engage to Retain: Proven Strategies to Energize Your Workforce and Drive Retention
Tyneeha Rivers
Principal and Executive Coach, Nova Dawn HR Consulting Partners
Culture Transformation: Turning Your Workplace into an Award-Winning Ecosystem
Tina Schust Robinson
Founder, WorkJoy LLC
Upleveling DiSC: A Leadership Development Program that Starts with Self-Awareness
Get on Board: Curating Your Personal Board of Directors for Continued Career Success
Raymond Rokicki Jr., MBA, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources, Springpoint Senior Living
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
Dr. Justine Roper
DR, CEO, DPT, InHer Physique Pelvic Floor Therapy & Wellness
Retention Resilience: Addressing Health Barriers in the Workplace to Improve Employee Well-being and Loyalty
Empowered Talent Management: Building Resilience Through Inclusive Workplace Health
Simon Rurka
Founder & CEO, The Simon Assessment
The System Is Broken. Your Team Knows It. Do You?
Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP
CEO, HRUTech.com
7 Ways We’re Failing in Hiring and How to Fix Them Now!
Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP
Chief Exceptional Officer, DAS HR Consulting LLC
Empower Human Resources: The AI Revolution!
Dana Scarcella
Leadership Coach & Culture Consultant, Compass HR Consulting
Harnessing AI to Revolutionize the Employee Experience
Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP
Chief Commercial Officer, SHRM
Hitting the Right Notes: Building Talent Pipelines Inspired by Music City
Kylen Sharpe
Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Hitting the Right Notes: Building Talent Pipelines Inspired by Music City
Debi Silber
Founder and CEO, The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute
Empowerment and Resilience: Thriving as Professionals
Kate Southall
Manager, Brand, SHRM
Wellness Session, Group Workout (HIIT Fitness Class)
Wellness Session, Group Workout (Stretching)
Claire Stroh, SHRM-CP
Manager, of Managed Talent Services, Lighthouse Technology Services
Elevate and Uplift the Next Generation of HR Leaders
Panel Discussion: Talent Trends for 2025 – Staying Competitive in an Evolving Workforce Landscape
Jenni Tackett
Artist Management, Range Media Partners
Hitting the Right Notes: Building Talent Pipelines Inspired by Music City
Sejal Thakkar
Chief Civility Officer, TrainXtra
The Civility Compass: From Incivility to Inclusion
Scott Tillema
Partner, The Negotiations Collective
Crisis to Resolution: Hostage Negotiation Techniques for HR professionals
Tracey Tink
Chief Customer Officer, Censia
AI Literacy Unlocked: How HR Can Equip the Workforce for What's Next
Mike Walsh
Founder and CEO, Tomorrow
The Future is Now: Unlocking AI’s Potential for Workforce Innovation
Susan White, SHRM-SCP
Powerful Interviewing
Chelsea C. Williams
Founder and CEO, Reimagine Talent Co.
1,000 Data Points and Gen Z Talent
10 Essential Skills for First-Time People Leaders
Jevon Wooden
CEO, BrightMind Consulting Group
Strategic Workforce Planning: Leveraging Data and Emotional Intelligence for Organizational Resilience
Karen A. Young, SHRM-SCP
Founder and President, HR Resolutions
Sought-After: How to Be Heard, Be Trusted, and Be Recognized by Leadership
Deborah Zoerkler, SHRM-CP
Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition, SHRM
Aligning Talent Strategies with Business Goals
Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP
HR Strategist, Efficient Edge
Running with the Bulls: Mastering Hiring in 2025